Summary of Contents for Kaden KU5
- Page 1 INSTALLER’S MANUAL Ducted Gas Heaters Safety Information Installation Commissioning Models Universal: KU3 | KU4 | KU5 External KE3 | KE4...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
2.3.2 POP Configuration Installation ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������11 2�3�3 Return & Supply Air POP Rotation Procedure ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 12 2�3�3�1 All KU3, KU4 & KU5 Models Return Air POP Rotation Procedure ����������������������������������������������������������������� 12 2�3�3�2 KU315, KU320 & KU325 Supply Air POP Rotation Procedure ���������������������������������������������������������������������� 12 2�3�3�3 KU415, KU420, KU425, KU430, KU330 Supply Air POP Rotation Procedure �����������������������������������������������... - Page 3 7�1 Outlet Register Chart ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 25 8. Wall Control Installation 8�1 Networker Installation KU5 �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 26 8�1�1 Wiring the Networker to a KU5 Heater ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 26 8�2 Programmable Wall Control Installation ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 27 8�2�1 Wiring the Programmable Wall Control to a KU4 Heater ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 27 8�2�2 Wiring the Programmable Wall Control to a KE4 Heater ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������...
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Page 4: Warnings And Important Information
REGULATORY / INSTALLATION / SAFETY This appliance SHALL BE installed in accordance with: WARNING Manufacturer’s Installation Instructions and the Kaden Sizing Guide. Current AS/NZS 5601 (Gas Installation Standard) and Current AS/NZS 3000 (Electrical Codes) and Local Gas / Electrical authority regulations. - Page 5 SCOPE This Installer’s Manual is intended to be used as a guideline for the installation of Kaden Gas Fired Central Heaters. It covers only the installation and commissioning of the heater and the allowable flueing configurations. Although recommended return air grilles and allowable duct outlet quantities are specified, it does not cover the actual ducting design required to suit the installation.
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Page 6: General Guidelines
Ducted Gas Heaters 1. GENERAL GUIDELINES Kaden heaters are designed to provide a central source of heat for a ducted central heating system. Kaden heaters should not be installed downstream from an air washer, an evaporative cooler or refrigerative cooling system. Nor are they designed to be installed on a marine craft, houseboat, or any similar environment. -
Page 7: 1�4 Gas Inlet Connection
• The connection point for all Kaden model heaters is a female G3/4 compression fitting to AS 3688. For KE models this is located at the base of the heaters outer cabinet, and for KU models the gas feed tube is supplied loose in the control compartment and MUST BE fitted to suit the installation. -
Page 8: 1�7 Heater Positioning
NOTE 1.8 INSTALLATION OF INTERNAL HEATERS All Kaden Universal models are primarily designed to be installed in the roof or beneath the floor. This must be done in accordance with the following guidelines and AS/NZS 5601. 1.8.1 Installing in the Roof Space •... -
Page 9: 1�9 Installation Of Internal Heaters - Room, Enclosure Or Plant Room
NOTE 1.10 EXTERNAL INSTALLATIONS Kaden KE3 & KE4 External, KU3, KU4 & KU5 Universal models can be installed outside of the house. For an installation under a house floor, a KU3, KU4 or KU5 Universal model should be chosen. All heaters that are installed externally on the ground should be installed on a level concrete base or pad, and there must be provision made to drain away any surface water from the heater. -
Page 10: Ku Universal Model Guidelines
Kaden Installer's Manual Ducted Gas Heaters 2. KU UNIVERSAL MODEL GUIDELINES 2.1 HEATER DIMENSIONS Ø Ra Ø Sa Model ØSa ØRa KU521 1046 KU530 1096 KU415 KU420 KU425 KU430 KU315 KU320 KU325 KU330 All dimension in mm Diagram 1 2.2 PLATFORM & SERVICE CLEARANCES... -
Page 11: 2�3 Internal Installation
2.3 INTERNAL INSTALLATION 2.3.1 Splitting the Heater The KU model heaters can be split for ease of installation. To split the heater, follow these simple instructions. Remove the heater’s roof after removing the roof screws. Disconnect the gas valve, overheat/pressure switch loom, igniter and flame sensor from the control board. Disconnect the flue pipe. -
Page 12: 2�3�3 Return & Supply Air Pop Rotation Procedure
For KU model heaters the return air POP can ONLY be changed from the front side to back side. The supply air POP can be changed from front to back or end of heater (refer to Diagram 3 page 11). 2.3.3.1 All KU3, KU4 & KU5 Models Return Air POP Rotation Procedure Remove screws securing the lid and remove the lid. -
Page 13: 2�3�4 Internal Model Flueing Instructions
In specific installations, for example under the floor, it is recommended that a remote terminal be used to terminate the flue on the outside wall of the building. Please refer to instructions supplied with a Remote Flue Terminal (KADEN PART NO. 1621343). Diagram 4 depicts a typical KU series heater underfloor configuration. -
Page 14: 2�4 External Installation
Kaden Installer's Manual Ducted Gas Heaters 2.4 EXTERNAL INSTALLATION 2.4.1 Supply Air Overheat Switch Position (KU530 & KU330 ONLY) For external installations of the KU530 (refer to Diagram 5) and KU330 (refer to Diagram 6) heaters the supply air overheat switch position must be changed from end discharge to side discharge modify as follows: 2.4.1.1 KU530... -
Page 15: 2�4�3 Installation Of Flue Terminal
The flue terminal for KU series heaters is not supplied, and MUST BE ordered separately when a KU series heaters is to 1621303). be installed externally (KADEN PART NO. The flue outlet socket is located on the fan cabinet end of the heater. -
Page 16: 2�4�6 Installation Of Flashing
NOTE 2.4.6.2 KU3 & KU4 models For installation of flashing refer to the instructions provided with the flashing kit. KU315, KU320, KU325, KU415, KU420 & KU425 use Kaden Part No. 1621299 NOTE KU330 & KU430 use Kaden Part No. 1621300... -
Page 17: 2�4�7 Thermistor Installation Ku4 & Ku5
2.4.7 Thermistor Installation KU4 & KU5 All KU4 and KU5 heaters are supplied with a remote thermistor assembly. The thermistor must be installed in the supply air duct, between 1m to 3m away from the heater, but NEVER beyond the first Branch Take Off (BTO) fitting. -
Page 18: Ku4 & Ku5 - Adaptive Zoning & Add-On Ac
3. KU4 & KU5 - ADAPTIVE ZONING & ADD-ON AC KU4 & KU5 heaters can be configured for adaptive zoning and / or Add-On Refrigerative Air Conditioning. There are three 24 Vac relays on the heater’s control module, which can be configured for control of up to three zone motors, refer to Diagram 10 below. -
Page 19: Ke External Model Guidelines
4. KE EXTERNAL MODEL GUIDELINES 4.1 HEATER DIMENSIONS Ø Sa Ø Ra Base Model ØSa ØRa KE315 1145 KE320 1145 KE328 1030 1280 KE415 1145 KE420 1145 KE428 1030 1280 All dimension in mm Diagram 12 4.2 SERVICE CLEARANCES Minimum Service Clearance 500mm A = Front 300mm... -
Page 20: 4�3 Installation
Kaden Installer's Manual Ducted Gas Heaters 4.3 INSTALLATION 4.3.1 Area to Cut Out in Wall When installing the heater at ground level, Wall cut-out areas create one rectangular hole to suit the total POP width and height, all the way to ground... -
Page 21: 4�3�3 Installation Of Flue Terminal
4.3.3 Installation of Flue Terminal The flue terminal for KE series heaters is supplied with the heater beneath the lid and above the fan cabinet. Remove and fit to the flue outlet socket located on the fan cabinet end of the heater. Remove labels and packaging from the flue terminal, then insert into the flue socket outlet IMPORTANT Open area of... -
Page 22: Fan Speed Ku3, Ke3 & Ke4
Kaden Installer's Manual Ducted Gas Heaters 5. FAN SPEED KU3, KE3 & KE4 5.1 FAN SPEED SETTING FOR KU3, KE3 & KE4 MODELS There are three fixed fan speed options available on KU3, KE3 and KE4 models, these are: •... -
Page 23: Ducting Information
6. DUCTING INFORMATION Good duct design and sizing are essential to every Kaden Central Heating system. Use the Kaden Size Guide and technical data within this manual for the best results and follow these guidelines: • Ductwork should be well insulated and airtight and have a minimum insulation rating of R1.0 (R1.5 in some areas). -
Page 24: Outlet Guide
1 outlet fully open, and another outlet half closed (such as a bathroom). There is no maximum number for floor outlets. Column C only applies to Kaden KU4 & KU5 heaters and should not be used unless the Networker NOTE has been configured for Adaptive Zoning only. -
Page 25: 7�1 Outlet Register Chart
Airflow figures are based on a total static pressure of 125 Pa for 30 & 35 models and 50 Pa for other models. NOTE Kaden Network 516 modules can only be used on KU4 and KU5 model heaters for adaptive zoning. -
Page 26: Wall Control Installation
8. WALL CONTROL INSTALLATION Kaden heating systems can be controlled by various Kaden Wall Controls. The Wall Control is located inside the house and is wired directly to the heater. The wall control monitors the house temperature, and switches the system ON and OFF to maintain a set temperature. -
Page 27: 8�2 Programmable Wall Control Installation
Networker Back Plate access Diagram 17 For Networker connection to KU3, KE3 and KE4 models a Kaden 539 interface is required, Kaden Part No. 1621292 NOTE 8.2 PROGRAMMABLE WALL CONTROL INSTALLATION 8.2.1 Wiring the Programmable Wall Control to a KU4 Heater The Programmable Wall Control backing plate has 8 terminal points for the connection of control wires. -
Page 28: 8�2�2 Wiring The Programmable Wall Control To A Ke4 Heater
R (RH) and W polarity is correct at both ends of the wire cable. DO NOT remove the factory fitted link between RH and RC. A Kaden Programmable Wall Control can be wired directly to a Kaden KE4 heater as follows: •... -
Page 29: 8�3�2 Wiring The Manual Wall Control To A Ke3 Heater
• Mount the backing plate onto the wall and then reassemble the controller. • Feed the cable through the grommet, located at a cabinet end. • Connect the other end of the cable to the terminals marked R and W in the heater’s electronic control module, refer to Diagram 20. -
Page 30: Commissioning Ku4 & Ku5
Kaden Installer's Manual Ducted Gas Heaters 9. COMMISSIONING KU4 & KU5 All Kaden heaters have been factory tested, but should be commissioned and adjusted in accordance with the following instructions to ensure efficient and optimal heating performance. Remember: • Switch the mains power OFF before touching any wiring. -
Page 31: 9�2 Installer Parameters Control Lcd Settings
(up to 2 on-board or 3 with Module) for Heating and Add-On refrigeration. Kaden Network 516 zone control (up to 3), for Heating only. Kaden Network 516 zone control (up to 2), for Heating and Add-On refrigeration. -
Page 32: 9�3 Ku4 & Ku5 Commissioning Instructions
If everything seems to be functioning correctly up to this point, please continue on with the commissioning procedure. KU4 & KU5 heaters will automatically reattempt ignition a few times should the ignition process be unsuccessful (IGN_RTRY will be displayed on the LCD), so give the heater time to rectify itself. It may simply be purging any remaining air through the gas components. -
Page 33: 9�3�3 Final Checks
• Go to the Kaden Networker and close all but one zone. If the system does not have a common zone, leave only the zone key that operates the least number of outlets turned ON (ensure this zone does not have less than the minimum number of outlets required for the heater size). -
Page 34: Commissioning Ku3, Ke3 & Ke4
Kaden Installer's Manual Ducted Gas Heaters 10. COMMISSIONING KU3, KE3 & KE4 10.1 COMMISSIONING INSTRUCTIONS With a correctly designed and installed ducted system, generally the balancing damper in an outlet register should be initially set as follows: • Living areas: 100% open •... -
Page 35: 10�1�3 Setting The Fan Speed
Issue any required documentation to the relevant people/ Ensure to advise the customer to visit authorities in regard to the installation of the heater, the gas www.metaflex.com.au/kaden connection and power supply. For example, a Certificate of IMPORTANT and complete the online warranty Compliance and Certificate of Electrical Safety. -
Page 36: Technical Specifications
Kaden Installer's Manual Ducted Gas Heaters 11. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Natural Gas Minimum Airflow @ Total Recommended Fan motor Static Pressure (L/s) Return Heat Input Output Model KU521 0.28 0.42 KU530 0.36 0.54 1085 1052 1030 1000 KU415 0.26 0.39 KU420 0.26... -
Page 37: Technical Support
12. TECHNICAL SUPPORT For technical support please call Product warranty registration forms can be found online at www.metalflex.com.au/kaden or in 1300 4KADEN (1300 452 336) NOTE the owner’s manual. - Page 38 Kaden Installer's Manual Ducted Gas Heaters NOTES...
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